Forensic Science Course Description: Forensic Science is the application of science to law. The course will involve readings, discussions and hands-on investigations. The course will culminate in an in-depth research project on a case or topic of interest to the student.
Forensic Science is the application of science to law. The course will involve readings, discussions and hands-on investigations. The course will culminate in an in-depth research project on a case or topic of interest to the student.
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Curriculum: Quarter 1 (or 3): Investigating the Crime Scene
Unit 1: Foundations of Forensic Science
Unit 2: Investigating the Body
Unit 3: Physical Evidence
Quarter 1/3 Project: Students will research an important criminal case and present it to the class.
Curriculum: Quarter 2(or 4): Examining Evidence in the Crime Lab
Unit 4: Biological Evidence
Unit 5: Toxicology
Unit 6 Looking for patterns: stains and tracks
Quarter 2/4 Project: Students will research an important criminal case and create a visual representation of the crime.